Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Mercer
Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Mercer
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in starting a new chapter in your career with the Department of Corrections The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer is looking for a Corrections Counselor 1 interested in utilizing their counseling experience to make a positive impact in the lives of incarcerated individuals. Our dynamic treatment team is dedicated to providing counseling and casework services to those committed to our care to ensure every reentrant has the opportunity to successfully reintegrate back into the community. Apply today to begin your public service career with us at SCI Mercer!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Counselor 1 you willprovide counseling and casework services through interviewing and encouraginginmates as they adjust to the correctional setting; helping resolve personal and family problems; and providing guidance as theydevelop social educational and vocational skills. You will be responsible for utilizing aptitude and interest tests as well asassessment scores to determine risk levels andcoordinate treatment objectives by collaboratingwithmulti-disciplinary teams.This role requires effective communication to facilitate positive behavioral changesand a genuine desire to provide therapeutic carethat will greatly impact the success of inmate reintegration into society. You will also be responsible for participating in parole planning and making recommendations regarding re-entry services.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career the Department of Corrections has the perfect opportunity for you!Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years and six months as a corrections officer and 18 college credits in sociology counseling psychology social work corrections criminal justice or a related field;or
- A bachelors degree in sociology counseling psychology social work corrections criminal justice or a related field;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in sociology counseling psychology social work corrections criminal justice or a related field.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirements:
- All employees must obtain Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certification within two months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown PA is required.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
